MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013The front balcony to the study is screened with an obscure screen to a height of 1.65 metresalong its eastern side. The visual privacy setback variation is within the cone of vision andoverlooks the open front garden of the adjoining property to the east which is currently visiblefrom the street.Overall in view of the above comments, it is considered that the proposed visual privacyvariation of the balcony acceptable and complies with the performance criteria for the followingreasons:-• Does not involve direct overlooking or active habitable spaces or outdoor living areas ofother dwellings.POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:There are no policy or statutory implications related to this report. The proposal was assessedagainst the provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R Codes), Town Planning SchemeNo.1, and the Town Planning Scheme Policy Manual.FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:There are no financial implications related to this report.STRATEGIC DIRECTION:Consideration of this application is consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan 2009-2020 for thepriority area 'Planning for our Community'.COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:This matter has been assessed under the Community Consultation Policy. The requirementsfor consultation have been satisfied under the statutory provisions of the Town PlanningScheme.ATTACHMENTS:1. Applicant's justification and neighbour's commentsCOUNCIL DECISION:(COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION)Moved by Cr MacRae, seconded by Cr BradleyThat, in accordance with Part 4 of the Town of Cambridge Town Planning Scheme No. 1,Council APPROVES the application for at two storey dwelling with undercroft garage assubmitted by Milankov Designs at Lot 342 (No. 65) Oban Road, City Beach, as shown onthe plans dated 19 December 2012 subject to the following conditions:-(i)the surface finish of boundary walls facing the adjoining property to the south tobe rendered, painted or face brickwork to the satisfaction of the Town;H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\13 MINUTES\FEBRUARY 2013\B DV.DOCX 57